Patient Care Technician
Program overview
Patient Care Technicians provide the hands-on bedside care that hospitals and long-term facilities depend on. You'll build core nursing-assistant skills plus EKG and phlebotomy basics — a versatile credential that opens doors across acute and long-term care.
Curriculum
Foundations of patient care
Vital signs & mobility assistance
Basic phlebotomy & EKG
Infection control & safety
Communication & patient dignity
Clinical externship
Schedule built for working adults
Evening classes
Weeknight sessions from 6–9pm so you can keep your day job.
New cohorts monthly
Start dates open throughout the year — no waiting a whole semester to begin.
Where this can take you
Patient Care Technician
Nurse Aide
Hospital Care Tech
Placement partners
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles with employers like:
TriStar HealthAscension Saint ThomasLong-term care facilities